Considering the Lobster? Here Are Ways to Love It

For a must-try appetizer, Jonathan Cartwright's lobster bisque from Muse at the Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, R.I., is pure savory delight for lobster lovers. Served with crispy lobster wontons and a creamy cognac creme fraiche, this bisque is a delicious kickstart to his Butter Poached Lobster entree, prepared with spring vegetable ragout and finished in a cognac coral sauce.

Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux Jonathan Cartwright's signature dish, steamed Maine lobster nestled on a bed of homemade fettuccine with carrots, ginger and snow peas in a savory cognac-coral butter sauce, is a customer favorite meant to be savored with the views of historic Kennebunk, Maine, from its White Barn Inn Restaurant. It's a modern spin on a traditional dish.

For those who love lobster so much that simply eating it isn't enough, Fairmont Battery Wharf offers the opportunity to experience the only lobster boat tour in Boston. Guests head out on a private excursion aboard an authentic lobster boat to learn how to bait, drop and haul in the traps. After a day at sea, guests return to the hotel's restaurant, Aragosta, where they can enjoy Butter Poached Lobster Flatbread with basil leaves and pecorino or have the chef prepare a lobster to their liking.

For those in sunny Miami craving a taste of the tropics, try the Spicy Coconut Lobster at Andrew Carmellini's The Dutch. It's a sweet and spicy dish -- chunks of lobster, nestled in a coconut. Delish!

If you prefer the West Coast flavor, Del Mar delivers with its famous lobster-prosciutto "bouillabaisse" with sweet shrimp, squid fennel, spinach served with grilled sourdough amid incredible ocean views and the beauty Del Mar Coastline.

But for the ultimate summer barbecue, the Paresa Resort in Phuket, Thailand, is the place to be. It offers a private dining experience that includes a personal chef who will create a once-in-a-lifetime menu of local Phuket delights, including fresh local lobster. The lobster is barbecued to perfection by the chef and served with a fresh Thai green peppercorn, garlic and a tasty cilantro sauce -- perfectly Thai, and with just the right amount of spice!

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